Qori Q'oncha Improved Cookstoves in Peru

This project distributes improved cookstoves to rural households in Peru, reducing deforestation and indoor air pollution while providing economic benefits to local communities.

The Qori Q'oncha initiative is a pioneering effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by distributing improved cookstoves to rural households in Peru. Traditional cooking methods in these areas rely heavily on wood fuel, contributing to deforestation and releasing significant amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. By implementing more efficient cookstoves, the project achieves multiple benefits: reducing wood consumption by up to 50%, decreasing indoor air pollution (a major health hazard), and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the project creates local employment opportunities through stove construction and maintenance, while providing economic savings to families who spend less on fuel.

Environmental Impact

This project is expected to reduce approximately 25,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions over its lifetime, contributing significantly to climate change mitigation efforts.

Community Benefits

• Improved health outcomes due to reduced indoor air pollution
• Economic savings for families who spend less on fuel
• Local job creation through stove construction and maintenance
• Reduced deforestation and protection of local ecosystems